A testatrix by a codicil to her last will and testament directed that in a certain event which happened the half of the residue should ‘be applied for such charitable or public purposes as my trustee thinks proper.’
Held ( affirming the judgment of the Second Division) that this direction was invalid on the ground of vagueness and uncertainty.
Judges:
Lord Chancellor (Halsbury), Lord Shand, Lord Davey, Lord Brampton, and Lord Robertson
Citations:
[1901] UKHL 212, 39 SLR 212
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Jurisdiction:
Scotland
Wills and Probate
Updated: 14 July 2022; Ref: scu.630994